Pokémon

Pokémon (1997 – 2023)

1997 • 25 seasons • Animation, Action & Adventure • TV-Y7

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Episode 61 — Can't Beat the Heat!

Season 5 • Pokémon

Released: 2002-10-17 • Animation/Action & Adventure/Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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The ultimate battle continues as Ash and Gary face off. Ash will have to come up with a new plan to beat Gary's Blastoise. Can he do it with the Pokémon he's got, and if Ash beats Gary, who will be his next opponent?

Episodes

Episode 1
Around the Whirlpool
2001-08-09

Episode 2
Fly Me to the Moon
2001-08-16

Episode 3
Takin' It on the Chinchou
2001-08-23

Episode 4
A Corsola Caper!
2001-08-30

Episode 5
Mantine Overboard!
2001-09-06

Episode 6
Octillery the Outcast
2001-09-13

Episode 7
Dueling Heroes
2001-09-20

Episode 8
The Perfect Match!
2001-09-27

Episode 9
Plant It Now... Diglett Later
2001-10-04

Episode 10
Hi Ho Silver... Away!
2001-10-11

Episode 11
The Mystery Is History
2001-10-18

Episode 12
A Parent Trapped!
2001-10-25

Episode 13
A Promise Is a Promise
2001-11-01

Episode 14
Throwing in the Noctowl
2001-11-08

Episode 15
Nerves of Steelix!
2001-11-15

Episode 16
Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!
2001-11-22

Episode 17
Espeon, Not Included
2001-11-29

Episode 18
For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
2001-12-06

Episode 19
Extreme Pokémon!
2001-12-13

Episode 20
An EGG-sighting Adventure!
2001-12-20

Episode 21
Hatching a Plan
2001-12-27

Episode 22
Dues and Don'ts
2002-01-10

Episode 23
Just Waiting On a Friend
2002-01-17

Episode 24
A Tyrogue Full of Trouble
2002-01-24

Episode 25
Xatu the Future
2002-01-31

Episode 26
Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (1)
2002-02-07

Episode 27
Rage of Innocence (2)
2002-02-14

Episode 28
As Cold as Pryce
2002-02-21

Episode 29
Nice Pryce, Baby!
2002-02-28

Episode 30
Whichever Way the Wind Blows
2002-03-07

Episode 31
Some Like It Hot
2002-03-14

Episode 32
Hocus Pokémon
2002-03-21

Episode 33
As Clear as Crystal
2002-03-28

Episode 34
Same Old Song and Dance
2002-04-11

Episode 35
Enlighten Up!
2002-04-18

Episode 36
Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?
2002-04-25

Episode 37
Wish Upon a Star Shape
2002-05-02

Episode 38
Outrageous Fortunes
2002-05-09

Episode 39
One Trick Phony!
2002-05-16

Episode 40
I Politoed Ya So!
2002-05-23

Episode 41
The Ice Cave!
2002-05-30

Episode 42
Beauty Is Skin Deep
2002-06-06

Episode 43
Fangs for Nothin'
2002-06-13

Episode 44
Great Bowls of Fire!
2002-06-20

Episode 45
Better Eight Than Never
2002-06-27

Episode 46
Why? Wynaut!
2002-07-04

Episode 47
Just Add Water
2002-07-11

Episode 48
Lapras of Luxury
2002-07-18

Episode 49
Hatch Me If You Can
2002-07-25

Episode 50
Entei at Your Own Risk
2002-08-01

Episode 51
A Crowning Achievement
2002-08-08

Episode 52
Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid
2002-08-15

Episode 53
You're a Star, Larvitar!
2002-08-22

Episode 54
Address Unown!
2002-08-29

Episode 55
Mother of All Battles
2002-09-05

Episode 56
Pop Goes the Sneasel
2002-09-12

Episode 57
A Claim to Flame!
2002-09-19

Episode 58
Love, Pokémon Style
2002-09-26

Episode 59
Tie One On!
2002-10-03

Episode 60
The Ties That Bind
2002-10-10

Episode 61
Can't Beat the Heat!
2002-10-17

Episode 62
Playing with Fire!
2002-10-24

Episode 63
Johto Photo Finish
2002-10-31

Episode 64
Gotta Catch Ya Later!
2002-11-07

Episode 65
Hoenn Alone!
2002-11-14

Information

Episode air date	17.10.2002
Episode runtime	23 min
Episode rating	7.75
Genres	Animation / Action & Adventure / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating	8.0
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	7+
Country	JP

Trailer

Additional videos

Alola (Season 22)

Alola (Season 22)

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Alola (Seasons 20-21)

Alola (Seasons 20-21)

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Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

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Unova (Seasons 14-16)

Unova (Seasons 14-16)

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Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

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Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

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Johto (Seasons 3-5)

Johto (Seasons 3-5)

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Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

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Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

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Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

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Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

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Cast

Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)

Daiki Yamashita

Daiki Yamashita
Gou (voice)

Kenyu Horiuchi
Narrator (voice)

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